... profit growth is expected against the backdrop of increasing loan volumes and steady demand for financial services. Investors will watch asset quality and overdue debt levels to assess risks. A strong quarter for ICICI Bank will confirm that India's financial sector remains on an upward trajectory, while an unexpected rise in defaults could undermine market confidence. Shinhan Financial Group – a leading financial group in South Korea. Its reports will help gauge trends in the South Korean economy, where ...

... serve as a positive signal for the entire housing market. Conversely, weak data could heighten concerns about housing affordability for buyers and slow down the construction sector. Equifax (EFX) and Synchrony Financial (SYF) – representatives of the financial sector. Equifax, one of the leading credit bureaus, reflects the state of consumer credit and household economies. Investors will analyze Equifax’s revenue growth from credit checking services against demand for loans. Synchrony Financial, a major credit ...

Following Trump's election victory, Western financial circles have begun discussing the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russia in the financial sector. This event could change the dynamics of global markets and open up new opportunities for investors. In this article, I examine what a potential easing of sanctions means, what prospects it opens up for Russian and foreign companies, and share ...

... of analysis: Comparative analysis. This method involves comparing key indicators and prices of different companies. For example, an investor compares the coefficients (multipliers) of one company with similar indicators of other companies in the same sector. The scale of the business, market share, financial indicators (such as earnings per share, margin, price/earnings ratio P/E, etc.) and current stock prices are compared. This analysis helps to understand whether a particular stock looks cheap or expensive relative to its peers. If a company's ...

... the global economy for stable supplies of energy resources and other strategically important goods, contribute to the unfreezing of business ties. The easing of the sanctions regime allows a number of Russian companies, especially from the energy and financial sectors, to resume operations in foreign markets, which, in turn, opens up additional sources of profit. In recent months, there have been several notable steps towards easing sanctions pressure on Russia from a number of countries. Here are some examples: ...